Changes ahead for the national screening system
Changes ahead for the national screening system
Details of changes to the national screening system from 1 October, due to the closure of Public Health England.
World Health Organization recognises achievements of diabetic eye screening programme
Find out how the world vision report highlights the DES programme's contribution to a reduction in treatable diabetic retinopathy and what's coming next.
Rolling out the new bowel cancer test kit via video
Bowel cancer testing made easier
Radiographer recommends taking on role of director of screening
Read about one consultant radiographer's experience taking on the role of director of screening.
What we blogged about in January 2020
Our monthly round-up of blog posts you may have missed.
What do people think about getting digital information about bowel and cervical screening?
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TJ Day, Posted on:
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General information, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme
As part of our preparations for moving towards providing information in a digital format, we have been running focus groups. This article fills you in about what people have been telling us so far.
Bowel cancer screening — new information for people with learning disabilities
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Andrew Anderson and Karen Emery-Downing, Posted on:
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NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
PHE Screening has published new information and resources to support people with learning disabilities with bowel cancer screening. There is an updated easy guide to having a colonoscopy, a new easy guide to having a CTC scan and new guidance.
A successful week from the Health Screening module at Warwick
Hard work and successful outcomes from the Health Screening module
Significant landmark as primary HPV screening is offered across England
Primary HPV screening has now been fully rolled out and is being offered across England. This significant landmark will improve screening by identifying more women at risk of cervical cancer.
Reducing risk of hip problems in babies
A project led by the North Cumbria and North East Screening and Immunisation Team has helped to strengthen the newborn and infant physical examination screening pathway and identify best practice tips.
Bursary applications now open for genetic risk assessment and counselling course
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Jamili Miah, Posted on:
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NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
The NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (SCT) Screening Programme is offering 25 funded places on this year’s course at King’s College London.